Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
petraea
ID:
575346

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.R.Anderson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 21: 40 (1997).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000574678



Common Names

  • Petraea Bunchosia
  • Petraea Peanut Butter Fruit
  • Petraea Peanut Butter Tree


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Description

Bunchosia petraea (also called Petraea Bunchosia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Mexico and Central America. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 8 m tall. Its leaves are simple, alternate, and ovate-lanceolate in shape. It is found in tropical dry forests and tropical moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bunchosia petraea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food crop. Its fruits are edible and can be used to make jams and jellies. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bunchosia petraea is a small, white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bunchosia petraea is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 10°F (-12°C). Pruning is recommended to keep the plant in shape.

Where to Find Bunchosia petraea

Bunchosia petraea is native to the Caribbean region.

Bunchosia petraea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bunchosia petraea?

Bunchosia petraea

What is the natural habitat of Bunchosia petraea?

Tropical forests of Central and South America

How big does Bunchosia petraea grow?

Bunchosia petraea grows up to 15 feet tall

Species in the Bunchosia genus

Bunchosia acuminata, Bunchosia angustifolia, Bunchosia anomala, Bunchosia apiculata, Bunchosia argentea, Bunchosia armeniaca, Bunchosia articulata, Bunchosia berlinii, Bunchosia biocellata, Bunchosia bonplandiana, Bunchosia brevistyla, Bunchosia canescens, Bunchosia caroli, Bunchosia cauliflora, Bunchosia cestrifolia, Bunchosia costaricensis, Bunchosia cumanensis, Bunchosia decussiflora, Bunchosia deflexa, Bunchosia diphylla, Bunchosia dwyeri, Bunchosia ekmanii, Bunchosia elliptica, Bunchosia emarginata, Bunchosia glandulifera, Bunchosia glandulosa, Bunchosia gracilis, Bunchosia grandifolia, Bunchosia grayumii, Bunchosia guatemalensis, Bunchosia haitiensis, Bunchosia hartwegiana, Bunchosia hookeriana, Bunchosia hotteana, Bunchosia itacarensis, Bunchosia jamaicensis, Bunchosia lancifolia, Bunchosia lanieri, Bunchosia lindeniana, Bunchosia linearifolia, Bunchosia luzmariae, Bunchosia macilenta, Bunchosia macrophylla, Bunchosia maritima, Bunchosia matudai, Bunchosia mcvaughii, Bunchosia mesoamericana, Bunchosia mollis, Bunchosia montana, Bunchosia monticola,

Species in the Malpighiaceae family

Acmanthera cowanii, Acmanthera duckei, Acmanthera fernandesii, Acmanthera latifolia, Acmanthera longifolia, Acmanthera minima, Acmanthera parviflora, Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus, Adelphia hiraea, Adelphia macrophylla, Adelphia mirabilis, Adelphia platyrachis, Aenigmatanthera doniana, Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,

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